The system must not have the finger service active.
Overview
| Finding ID | Version | Rule ID | IA Controls | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-4701 | GEN003860 | SV-27440r1_rule | DCPP-1 | Low |
| Description |
|---|
| The finger service provides information about the system's users to network clients. This information could expose information that could be used in subsequent attacks. |
| STIG | Date |
|---|---|
| AIX 6.1 SECURITY TECHNICAL IMPLEMENTATION GUIDE | 2018-09-18 |
Details
| Check Text ( C-28626r1_chk ) |
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| # grep -v "^#" /etc/inetd.conf |grep finger If the finger service is not disabled, this is a finding. |
| Fix Text (F-24712r1_fix) |
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| Edit /etc/inetd.conf and comment out the finger service line. Restart the inetd service. |